You will be required to write a 5 – 6-page research paper on any of the psychiatric disorders presented in class. The goal is to research one of the disorders and present information beyond that provided in your text or in the PowerPoint presentations. You should include the symptoms of the disorder, possible causes, information regarding prevalence, any cultural/gender differences in rates of the disorder, typical age of onset and possible treatments. You will be
required to cite at least 4 references (other than your textbook). Please be sure to consult the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th edition (DSM 5) as one of those 4.